Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Hero Dog

Family Dog Takes Bullet to Save FamilyDec 10, 2008 03:01 PM EST

Family Dog Saves Family’s LifeThe family has no idea why the man broke in or how their dog, D-boy, survived.By Amy Lester, NEWS 9OKLAHOMA CITY -- A family dog made a lifesaving move when the family needed him most.The dog's more than a friend, even more than a companion and family members said he's the reason they're alive.The family's hero is their dog, D-boy.Roberta Trawick was sitting on the couch when a man busted in, through the front door."He came in, pointed a gun at me and said, ‘Get down on the ground'," Trawick said.The next thing Roberta knew, her dog ran in from another room, ready to attack."I was too scared to move, I didn't know what to think," Trawick said.But before the dog could get a hold of the intruder, the man started shooting."I seen him shoot the dog twice," Trawick said. "He shot him once in the head and he was still going after him and the guy shot him again."D-boy was shot three times, altogether. The intruder, apparently spooked, took off out the front door.To donate to D-boy, you can send a check to:Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Hospital 1800 W. Memorial RoadOklahoma City, OK 73134* Checks can be made out to VECCA and please add D-boy to the memo line."It is amazing, it's amazing that he want after that guy, and that I still have a family," family member Angelic Shoemaker said.The family has no idea why the man broke in or how the dog survived."The vet said if it wasn't for his hard head he wouldn't be here," Trawick said. "He's got a hard head."That hard headed dog was determined to protect his family, and a family that owes a debt of gratitude to their four legged friend."I'm sorry my dog got shot, but I still got my family and we still got our dog," Shoemaker said.The family now faces another obstacle. They don't have enough money to pay the dog's medical bills. So far, they owe around $1,500.Police are still looking for the man who shot the family dog. If you have any information, call Crimestoppers at 405-235-7300.

Now what is wrong with this story? It is a great story, with a wonderful, heroic dog. Unfortunately, nowhere in this piece does it mention this dog also happens to be a pit bull.

*Ways to help sheltered and rescued pit bulls:

1. Volunteer to help local spay/neuter efforts.2. Supply hand-outs to help educate the public about pit bulls.3. Volunteer to help update a shelter's website.4. Donate a Karunda bed so dogs can sleep better.5. Donate tuff toys like large kong balls.6. Volunteer to walk dogs that are waiting for homes. *copied with permission from badrap-blog.blogspot.com